The Clarion Chats 2026

Our guest today is one of my favorite people at Sinclair College. She plays a vital role within the Sinclair community and empowers everyone around her to reach for the stars. She is the backbone of success for many students at Sinclair, equipping them with the skills they need not only to succeed at Sinclair but also in their future endeavors.She previously worked at the Fast-Forward Re-engagement Center, which aims to provide guidance to out-of-school youth and those at risk of dropping out by helping them choose the best academic pathways to ensure their success. She is currently the Project Director of S.O.A.R., which stands for Student Outreach and Academic Resilience. She is also an emotional wellness coach. Her name is Mrs. Michelle Littlejohn.Host: Harmony Co-host: Loura Background music: Keks beatz on YouTube.https://youtube.com/@keksinss?si=FXzindSKLnVWOdp7The SOAR programhttps://www.sinclair.edu/about/offices/sep/ Follow the Sinclair Clarion on social media and check out our website.https://www.sinclairclarion.com/Instagram: @sinclairclarionTikTok:@sinclairclarionFacebook: @sinclairclarionYouTube:@sinclairclarionLinkedIn@sinclairclarionTwitter/ X:@sinclairclarionMake sure to grab a copy of the last campus magazine for the semester!

This is a continuation of the previous episode. She shares her life story, highlighting the ups and downs and how she overcame challenging times. Reverend Daria Dillard Stone is not only a wonderful woman in the community, but she is also an educator, community advocate, and a pillar of society.Check out the S.T.A.R. Programhttps://voyageohio.com/interview/meet-daria-dillard-stone-of-dayton/Host- HarmonyCo-host- LouraMusic by- Keks beatzhttps://youtu.be/pvn4B8qPKQc?si=tDf8E0hJ21dSOZjrDon't forget to check out the Clarion’s website and social media platforms.Clarion websiteInstagram- @sinclairclarionTikTok:@sinclairclarionFacebook: @sinclairclarionYouTube:@sinclairclarionLinkedIn@sinclairclarionTwitter/ X:@sinclairclarionDon't forget to grab a copy of the campus magazine!Love and light!✨

In today's episode, our guest begins with a prayer. She shares her life story, highlighting the ups and downs and how she overcame challenging times. Reverend Daria Dillard Stone is not only a wonderful woman in the community, but she is also an educator, community advocate, and a pillar of society.Check out the S.T.A.R. Programhttps://voyageohio.com/interview/meet-daria-dillard-stone-of-dayton/Host- HarmonyCo-host- LouraMusic by- Keks beatzhttps://youtu.be/pvn4B8qPKQc?si=tDf8E0hJ21dSOZjrDon't forget to check out the Clarion’s website and social media platforms.Clarion website Instagram- @sinclairclarionTikTok:@sinclairclarionFacebook: @sinclairclarionYouTube:@sinclairclarionLinkedIn@sinclairclarionTwitter/ X:@sinclairclarionDon't forget to grab a copy of the campus magazine!Love and light!✨

Today, we welcome Professor Amaha Sellassie, a key figure in the Dayton community. He is a community builder, peace advocate, and social justice activist. As the co-founder and president of the Gem City Market's board of trustees, he works to combat food apartheid by improving access to fresh produce in West Dayton. Additionally, he serves on various local organizations and is a Sociology Professor at Sinclair Community College.Host- HarmonyCo-host- LouraMusic by- Keks beatzhttps://youtu.be/pvn4B8qPKQc?si=tDf8E0hJ21dSOZjrCheck out the Gem City Market websiteOur Co-op | Gem City MarketDon't forget to check out the Clarion’s website and social media platforms.Clarion websiteInstagram- @sinclairclarionTikTok:@sinclairclarionFacebook: @sinclairclarionYouTube:@sinclairclarionLinkedIn@sinclairclarionTwitter/ X:@sinclairclarionDon't forget to grab a copy of the campus magazine!Love and light!✨

Welcome to February- Black History Month.This month we are highlighting two black professionals in the Dayton area. Our guest on this episode is Mr. Lamont Hall Jnr. He is a distinguished professional who inspires us all to be the change we wish to see. He is a long-time employee of the City of Dayton and a two-time recipient of the City of Dayton's Joseph T. Cline Award for employee excellence. Currently, he serves as the executive director of the City of Dayton's Human Relations Council (H.R.C.).Host-HarmonyCo-host- LouraDon't forget to check out the Clarion’s website and social media platforms.http://www.sinclairclarion.com/?fname=scc-clarionInstagram- @sinclairclarionTikTok:@sinclairclarionFacebook: @sinclairclarionYouTube:@sinclairclarionLinkedIn@sinclairclarionTwitter/ X:@sinclairclarionDon't forget to grab a copy of the campus magazine!Love and light!✨

In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite teachers at Sinclair College to discuss New Year's resolutions, life, and change. Podcast Host: HarmonyGuest: Professor Kathleen GishDon't forget to check out the Clarion’s website and social media platforms.http://www.sinclairclarion.com/?fname=scc-clarionInstagram- @sinclairclarionTikTok:@sinclairclarionFacebook: @sinclairclarionYouTube:@sinclairclarionLinkedIn@sinclairclarionTwitter/ X:@sinclairclarionDon't forget to grab a copy of the campus magazine!Love and light!✨

A new season of the Clarion Chats is coming to you wherever you listen to your podcasts and you don’t want to miss it! There will be more guests, more stories, more advice, and more dilemmas to be solved, so stay tuned.Host: Harmony Background music: Keks beatz on YouTube.https://youtube.com/@keksinss?si=FXzindSKLnVWOdp7Follow the Sinclair Clarion on social media and check out our website.https://www.sinclairclarion.com/Instagram: @sinclairclarionTikTok:@sinclairclarionFacebook: @sinclairclarionYouTube:@sinclairclarionLinkedIn@sinclairclarionTwitter/ X:@sinclairclarionMake sure to grab a copy of the campus magazine!

For years Kevin Kelly has championed the cause of peace in Dayton through his work with the International Peace Museum. Starting as a volunteer and working his way up to Executive Director, its been a wild ride for the former educator. Kelly joined us to discuss the meaning of peace, highlights from the past decade, and what the future holds for him as he prepares to begin a new chapter in his career.

Welcome back to the Clarion Chats listeners! This episode we have a beloved member of our team, Maliah Bitemo, talking to me today about her experience as a women of color. Come listen to her tales of her childhood, her hardships and how she made it to where she is today.

Welcome back to the Clarion Chats listeners! This month was Black history month and on this episode we introduce you to a close friend, Isabella Cain. Isabella explains her childhood, growing up mixed, and a retrospective on today's world with the POC community. Tune in and enjoy.

Welcome back to the Clarion Chats listeners! On this episode we welcome you to 2025. Meet three of our editors, Guppy, Atticus, and Esperance. Know about their lives and stories, as well as tips for todays world.

Professor Derek Petrey, the Chair of Humanities, Government, & Modern Languages at Sinclair Community College, was once a regular student. Learn how he made the most of his love of linguistics and turned a passion for Spanish and Portuguese into a career that is the envy of his peers.

Some know him as a Dayton-based comedian. Others as a recently retired chemistry professor and longtime podcaster. Mike Canastero wears many hats and will soon add director to that distinguished wall. Whether you’ve seen his many collaborations with filmmaker Henrique Couto or are looking forward to ‘Big Trouble in Jackson Heights’, there’s plenty we can learn from him.

Best-selling author, Vanessa Miller, joins us to share her journey to the top of the literary world. She discusses tips, vital tricks and her new hit book “The American Queen.”

Learn from Benjamin ‘Boy Blue’ Baugham what it takes to make it as an artist. He grew up as a busker and street performer and now performs in front of crowds creating masterpieces out of chalk and India Ink. Check out our website here.

Join us as we sit down and chat with Muhammad Imam, an Indonesian CCI student, who offers a captivating insight into his journey studying tourism, management and hospitality here at Sinclair.

Join us as we delve in to the transformative experiences of students participating in the Community College Initiative Program (CCI) in the United States. From the initial culture shock to the profound personal and professional growth, this episode uncovers the unique journeys of CCI participants living and studying in the U.S.

Join us as we sit down and chat with Fidele Ngabo about his remarkable journey from being a refugee in Rwanda to now being a student at Sinclair’s Police Academy.

Join us as we sit and chat with local artist, Brian Mathus. Make sure to check out his website here for new work and exhibitions.

Join us as we sit down and chat with Michael Cater, Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President, about diversity on and off campus.

Join us as we sit down and chat with David L. Bodary, Ph.D. Professor and Department Chair of Communications here at Sinclair Community College. We discuss Student Press Freedom Day and the importance of having student journalism across the country.

Join us as we sit and chat with Sinclair’s Chief of Police Tom Thompson.

In this episode JoJo and Jay step back into the podcast with a special guest, they get to know about her more.

In this episode on the Clarion Chats podcast, we bring a new guest from the Sinclair Police department to talk about safety, and to get to know a little bit more about the life of police officers!!

Today, In this episode of the podcast JoJo, announces that there has been some changes to the podcast that, the team are excited about, him, Jamie and their guest Ethan all talk about the new love sick, show that's going to be happening at Sinclair College.

In this episode of “The Clarion Chats”, JoJo brings in Caleb, a Sinclair student currently enrolled in the Aviation program. Together, they discuss about two different plane crashes and how they happened.

In This, Episode Jay and JoJo, and the Camera crew are excited to announce that they Finally got the Setup completed with adding 3 Cameras, also JoJo and Jay talk about food regulations and other news, JoJo gets Kion as A Special guest and they both talk about their love for cars.

In this episode of The Clarion Chats, Jay gives a recap of all the opportunities offered at the Employment Fair for students that are looking for a good way to start their career lives. JoJo sits down with managing editor, Ismael to talk about upcoming books releases that they are excited for.

Starting off the fall semester with full force, Jay returns the host seat to JoJo and the two talk about the Welcome Week at Sinclair, the mishappenings with the distribution of the latest issue and JoJo shares his love of Brazilian Phonk, while Jay gives his take towards its popularity.

In this episode of The Clarion Chats, Jay seats down with Harley, the hostess of the first run of The Clarion Chats (as seen on YouTube!). Together, they talk about how the podcast first originated, the challenges it faced, and how it was made during the harsh times of COVID.

In this episode, Jay and The Clarion's creative director, LeAnne, sit down together to talk about fun upcoming events around Dayton, including the Celtic Festival and the Porchfest. They also go over their thoughts on the new rebranding of Twitter, and share their thoughts on the Barbie movie and a recent, rather controversial, government hearing.Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

In this episode, Jay brings one of The Clarion interns to the right chair, Valencia! Together, they go over the recent ban on the upcoming Barbie movie, a new Twitter competitor and the use of AI for school work. Jay also tries out a new game that he had planned for an event that never happened.Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

In this episode, Jay gives the right seat for Carly Webster, one of The Clarion's many talented staff writers. Together, they go over the week of WiSTEM that happened at Sinclair, share promising news about the walkway construction and Jay has some questions about Carly's very own TEDTalk. Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

In this episode of The Clarion Chats, Jay sits down with Ismael, one of The Clarion's Associate Editor. Together, the two go in an in-depth conversation about the celebration of Juneteenth, the reason why the American Northeast has been so hazy recently and the recent state-wide ban of TikTok in Montana. Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

n this episode of The Clarion Chats, Jay brings a special guest to interview, The Clarion's own advisor, Jessica Graue! They go over the path she took until getting hired at the position we all know her for today and, together, they discuss some curiosities about The Clarion's first newspaper issues. As for news, the Remembrance Walk Day is brought up and a free vaccination clinic for pets is advertised. Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

As an introduction to the summer term, Jay and Kion sit down to talk about the changing weather and Kion shares some brief information about a significant contribution of Dayton to mankind. The two also go over Sinclair nominations for the All-Ohio Academic Team, internship opportunities, and a new world record broken by a Florida man.Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

In the last episode of the Spring semester, JoJo and Jay bring a guest from the staff member of The Clarion, Kion! Announcements are made regarding the summer schedule for the podcast, a new campus policy regarding disposal of medication, and the saddening decommission of a fan-favorite Kings’ Island ride. The crew also talks about their plans for the upcoming summer break.Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

On this week of "The Clarion Chats", Sinclair's many events for the final weeks are brought up, including programs and events with special guests. Many founding organizations are also highlighted. JoJo and Jay take on a game of trivia about the Solar System.Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

On this week of “The Clarion Chats”, we go over the types of clothes drives that happen around Dayton, the Spring Fling Week and the leak of important documents over Discord. JoJo and Jay also go in depth about some hand-picked conspiracy theories.Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.

Welcome, back to The Clarion Chats, the podcast for all-things Sinclair. In the first episode, our new hosts, JoJo and Jay give a recap of our old podcast and tell how things have changed. They also go over the vision of this new project and everything that it will focus on. Check us out on our socials: @sinclairclarion on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For questions, tweet your question at us with #clarionqna.